Culinary quiz

Don your apron and chef's hat, sharpen those knives and find out whether you're equipped to make meals or reservations.

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  • 1. During the Great Depression, what were snowballs known as in Baltimore?

    • A. Hard times sundae

    • B. Nickel dessert

    • C. Nickel sundae

    • D. Rough times sundae

  • 2. Approximately how many different spices are in Old Bay seasoning?

    • A. 16-20

    • B. 11-15

    • C. 6-10

    • D. 1-5

  • 3. What is Maryland’s official state drink?

    • A. Cranberry juice

    • B. Milk

    • C. Tea

    • D. Tomato juice

  • 4. What is the Maryland state fish?

    • A. Flounder

    • B. Rockfish

    • C. Salmon

    • D. Swordfish

  • 5. Approximately how many flavors of gelato does Vaccaro's offer?

    • A. 5

    • B. 10

    • C. 15

    • D. 25

  • 6. What does the term "peelers" refer to?

    • A. Fried shrimp served unshelled for extra crunch

    • B. People who compete to see who can get the meat out of a crab fastest

    • C. Beer with a higher than normal alcohol content

    • D. Crabs that are about to shed their hard outer shell

  • 7. In what type of food does the Carlyle Club specialize?

    • A. Indian

    • B. Lebanese

    • C. Libyan

    • D. Spanish

  • 8. Which of the following is not a beer brewed at Baltimore's Brewers Art?

    • A. Ozzy

    • B. Charm City Sour Cherry

    • C. SoWeBohemian Ale

    • D. Wit Trash

  • 9. Which of the following is not an Italian meat?

    • A. Agnolotti

    • B. Carpaccio

    • C. Prosciutto

    • D. Salami

  • 10. Which of these desserts contains Ricotta cheese?

    • A. Tiramisu

    • B. Cannoli

    • C. Rum cake

    • D. Baked custard

  • 11. What is an amuse or amuse bouche?

    • A. The dessert of the day

    • B. A pre-meal cocktail

    • C. A complimentary nibble served before the meal

    • D. Bubble tea

  • 12. Is there lobster in the waters of the Eastern Shore?

    • A. No

    • B. Yes

  • 13. What year was Boordy Vineyards established in Baltimore County?

    • A. 1881

    • B. 1926

    • C. 1945

    • D. 1984

  • 14. A Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament restaurant can be found at which area mall?

    • A. Arundel Mills Mall

    • B. The Mall in Columbia

    • C. Towson Town Center

    • D. White Marsh Mall

  • 15. Which of the following is not an ingredient typically found in a mojito?

    • A. Club soda

    • B. Mint

    • C. Lime juice

    • D. Ginger ale

  • 16. When was Lexington Market founded?

    • A. 1682

    • B. 1782

    • C. 1882

    • D. 1982

  • 17. At what beach did the first Phillips eatery open?

    • A. Atlantic City

    • B. Cape May

    • C. Ocean City

    • D. Rehoboth Beach

  • 18. Which of the following is not an ingredient in Old Bay Seasoning?

    • A. Celery salt

    • B. Garlic

    • C. Mustard

    • D. Ginger

  • 19. What is the minimum size regulation for mature male hard crabs in Maryland in autumn?

    • A. 4 1/2 inches

    • B. 5 inches

    • C. 5 1/4 inches

    • D. 6 inches

  • 20. What does the short-order cooking term "Zeppelins in a Fog" refer to?

    • A. Eggs over easy

    • B. Ham and cheese sandwich

    • C. Sausages and mashed potatoes

    • D. Chipped beef on toast

  • 21. Which spice gives mustard and curry its vibrant yellow color?

    • A. Cumin

    • B. Paprika

    • C. Tartar

    • D. Turmeric

  • 22. Which brewery featured the slogan "From the Land of Pleasant Living?"

    • A. Clay Pipe Brewing

    • B. Baltimore Brewing

    • C. National Bohemian Brewing

    • D. Clipper City Brewing

  • 23. What type of food does Dukem No. 2 serve?

    • A. Thai

    • B. Ethiopian

    • C. Morrocan

    • D. Nigerian

  • 24. Which ingredient is typically used to make gelato?

    • A. Yogurt

    • B. Egg yolk

    • C. Gelatin

    • D. Club soda

  • 25. Which of the following is not a type of pasta?

    • A. Angel Hair

    • B. Farfalle

    • C. Orzo

    • D. Risotto

  • 26. What does the pink line on a crab's back fin indicate?

    • A. That it will be shedding its shell in about a week.

    • B. That it is carrying eggs.

    • C. That it is not yet mature.

    • D. That it has a soft-shell.

  • 27. Which Baltimore restaurant was voted by AOL as the city’s best vegetarian-friendly restaurant in 2006?

    • A. Cafe Zen

    • B. Mango Grove

    • C. One World Cafe

    • D. The Yabba Pot

  • 28. Bill Bateman, of Bill Bateman's Bistro, gained national recognition in a contest sponsored by Anchor Foods with which of these Bateman's menu items?

    • A. Crab pretzel

    • B. Buffalo Busters

    • C. Ma Bateman's Meatloaf Sandwich

    • D. Wings from Hell

  • 29. Which of these specialty crab cakes is not included at the menu of the Crackpot Restaurant?

    • A. Smokehouse Crab Cake

    • B. Cruise Missile Crab Cake

    • C. Curry Crab Cake

    • D. Italian Crab Cake

  • 30. The originator of Berger Cookies, Henry Berger, moved to Baltimore from Germany in what year?

    • A. 1830

    • B. 1835

    • C. 1840

    • D. 1845

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